B-to-C Events

The first quarter of the year was going to be a major kicking-off period for Chaco’s 2020 experiential programs. The Michigan-based outdoor lifestyle footwear brand was gearing up to launch two tours—one from SXSW, and one from Portland—when event cancellations and restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic came down in domino effect. The easy […]

The situation with COVID-19 is so unpredictable, that many marketers can’t foresee what’s going to happen in a few weeks, let alone a few months. But a number of reports that have recently emerged are helping shape the predominant headlines on the pandemic’s impact for marketers and the industry at large. Let’s dig in. You […]

You’ve seen the large-scale hotel property takeovers, from BudX Miami to The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel & Resort, but sometimes all it takes is a hotel room overhaul to make an impact. From non-endemic brands to hospitality chains to booking agencies, a range of brands have recently delivered hotel room takeovers that pack a […]

The live event space is on pause, but the stay-at-home economy is opening up opportunities for brands to expand their portfolios and their reach. In March, Seattle-based Jones Soda made its move into esports by signing on as title sponsor for the Last Chance Qualifier competition in The Race All-Star Series. The five-week sim racing […]

The Experiential Marketing Summit will take an all-digital format Oct. 19-23. Click here for the full lineup. Three years ago, Autodesk revamped its opening keynote program for Autodesk University, setting the stage for a multi-year story about how robotics and automation are transforming the construction, manufacturing, architecture, engineering and media creation fields. Designed to spark […]